Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-19
Condensed Locals.

Jos Shirington sends the Atlantic Monthly and
st. Nicholas for March.
Rev s. NJ Newman, pastor OF the First Congre-
last TO attend the funeral OF his father, who died
suddenly on that day.
About O'Clock this morning the bedding In one
OF the rooms In house 1902 street northwest was
discovered TO be on fire, but was quickly extin-
guiShed BY No. engine company without turning
In an alarm. The damage was about $50.
The congregation OF the Tabernacle in South
Washington and their friends are re1ofced at hav-
Ing made satisfactory arrangements as TO the debt
on their property, on 9th street, between b and c.
streets, South Washington The entire Indebted
ness, some $4,000, has been lifted with the excep-
ton OF $1,000, which the Congregational Union
assumes.
George T Downing the well-known colored man.
Is IN town and, It is said he IS looking after the
LDeran mission or the Office OF recorder OF deeds
A dead colored male infant was found last night
on ~ street, between and streets.
new letter box has been erected at the south
east corner OF 18th and streets northwest.
DEATH OF AN OLD REsIpEsT.-M1. VIM. Heine an
old and well-known resident of the District, died
az his home on 9TH street road, on Friday, at 3 p
H. OF Brighr'S disease IN the Seth year OF his age
Mr.. Heine came 10 this country from Germany
over 40 years ago, since which time he has been a
resident o. the District ana gardener by occupa-
ton He leaves a handsome competence to his
widow and six grown children. The funeral win
take place on Monday day. at 800 p n from the
streets, and the services Will be conducted by the
pastor the Rev. Mr.. LubAert. The pall-bearers
are Messrs. Aug. Gersdorn, John Miller, william
Whithaft, F. StutZ, Henry PTincehorn and
George Emmert. TIE remains Will be inferred In
GlenwOOd cemetery.
VIOLATING THE BUILDING REGuLArIoNs.-This
morning, in the Police Court Charles Murray
coored, was charged by Assistant Building In
Spector King with violating the building regula-
tons. A permit was issued to him TO erect frame
structure II by 20 feet, in the rear OF premises
1879 14th street, and he erected a building rs by
"A feet The court imposed a fine OF $50.
An MPoRTANT QUEsTIoN.-This morning, IN the
Criminal Court Judge Macarthur, the question
appealed from the Police Court was discussed Mr.
t. E Davis appeared for the District and Claimed
th2J In default OF fne the party could be commit
tea 10 l4lL on The opposite side were MeSSrS. d.
r. Cahill, T.. +. Miller, j. G. Byelow and F. p
Gloss MesSrs. Cahiu and Bigelow made short
arguments The court suggested that the cues
tiOn was important enough FOR the decision OF the
General Term and asked II the cases We're In such
shape as 10 Be- taken up. Mr. Davis moved for sen
tence In the case OF CdSpar Eglof 10 read zine or
800. or, In default, commitment to JAIL The
court said he would certify The motion, and d.
rected that the papers be prepared.
THE DEADLOCK CoSTINUEs-Another meeting OF
the senior class OF the Columbian University Law
school was held last evening and alter fTuitless
baIlotfng for president an adjournment was had
NesSra. Dorian, Bright, GraHdy and Burns were
the candidates.
MISSIONARY SOCIETY ELEcTIoN.-At the annual
meeting OF the Ladies' Home Missionary society OF
the North PreSDy terrain church last evening the
iolloWing Officers were elected for the ensuing
year: rIesldent Mrs. {. H. Darlington; vice presi-
dent Mrs Rockwell; secretary. Miss GER rude.
treasurer, MIS- Mary Taylor. Or. Bland and two
Indians delivered addresses.
DIRECTING TO Az ArPorNTNESr.-The Virginia
Democratic association last evening afoDted reST-
buttons disapproy1ES tne policy or having inpor
tant appointments charged to virginia when ME
appointee has not been Identified with me noIif
lcal contests OF the state. The case In potnt Is
the appointment OF Mr.. Jesse ID. AbrahaIns 10 the
positloh OIL deputy controller OF the currency. 1t
was Claimed by several speakers that MIR Abra-
MANS had not rendered any service TO the yir-
glnia democracy.
JAPANESE ART TREASURES AT ArC-rroy -par,tes
interested In elegant house deUra lions should hear
in mild Ile eAnoluon oi Japanese porceains,
DronZeS, embroiderles and rare curos which opens
az DowitngS, llth and Pennsylvania avenue on
Monday next. IL IS pronounced To be collection
OF very high order, and doubtless the sale which
viii be begun on Wednesday, February 2}d Will he
largely attended.
lSGRowING AND DISEASED NAIIs-Dr " Ksni-
son Sons, foot specialists: separate pariorS for
ladies and gents, corner Eth and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue they have permanent established ROOMS
In most or the principal cities OF the Union, and
are the oldest IN their profession The old doctor
attended 10 the feet OF the elite or this city more
than forty years ago. All operations without pain
or blood Popular prices.
GETTING READY TO NoyE-Nr George spransy.
the elothier J07 9Th street northwest has arranged
10 Vacate his present quarters about the LIST OF
April, 70 take possession OF the new building 1874
TN street northwest. As IL IS the intention OF
MI. spransy 70 begin business In the new building
Win an entlre NJ" stocA OF spring goods. he has
greatly reduced the prices a. 10 dispose OF ali
MS present stock before moving" day.
KEGS. P0RTIEKEs, ETc.-Ths auction sale OF
Oriental rugs An importation OF 800 modern and
antique Oriental rugs, carpets, poFIieres, EN-
Droider1es Damascus yellow silks and bric-a-brac
VIII Dc on exhibition On AOld4y az UuDcanson
Eros auction TUOn-s, corner 9Th and ID streets.
Sales begin "Wednesday. Particulars advertised
In the auction column.
OPENING BRapBrEY PALACE eF ur.,c.-Th,s AZ.
tefifNn, between the hOUrS ~ . and o. and and
sOclocE, there win be q nre musicale, 10 which
me pUDi1c are cordially Invited 10 BE- present.
inEouSh an error IN the announcement yesterday
II was not made plain that Friday evening WIS 10
De given up 70 The Brooklyn excGrsioaists and a
few personal IrienQS.